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Book Review: Little Annoying Updates: Windows Update Guide by Brian Wayne Maki
New book solves mystery of when and when not to accept a computer update.
Read More »Some Thoughts on Jon Meacham’s Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power
Meacham's Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power has much to teach us about realpolitik.
Read More »Do “The Holidays” Now Extend From Halloween to Valentine’s Day?
The future seems pretty clear to me. One day we will be celebrating “Hallothankschristine’s Days” that will run from October 1 through February 14.
Read More »Book Review: Beginning Guitar for Adults by Nick Vecchio
Excellent starter book for the budding guitarist.
Read More »Music DVD Review: Ravi Shankar – Tenth Decade in Concert: Live in Escondido
This release is a fine epitaph to the brilliant sitar player's career.
Read More »An Open Letter to Jets Owner Woody Johnson
I have been a Jets fan all my life, but this Sunday I contemplated almost the unimaginable: I thought about becoming a Giants fan.
Read More »My 10 Favourite Recordings Of 2012
Here's a highly subjective Top 10 list of musical favourites for 2012.
Read More »Patriots Shut Out Dolphins 28-0, Earn Bye and #2 Seed in AFC Playoffs
All of a sudden, New England's road to the Super Bowl in New Orleans just got a little easier.
Read More »Book Review: Why Jazz Happened by Marc Myers
Excellent study of jazz during the crucial years 1945 to 1972.
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